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[PROPOSAL] Invoking the Speaker Emergency Powers Act
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    1. Invoking the Speaker Emergency Powers Act

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    2. The Speaker Emergency Powers Act is an amendment of the Procedures of the Underhusen Act, and states that "The Speaker (or standing Speaker) may deem members of the Underhusen "inactive" if they are not present for a prolonged period of time, this status can be ignored if supplanted by either the "inactive" member stating they are no longer inactive in the Underhusen or by majority vote of all current Skrifa. This status must be noted and maintained in a public listing in the Underhusen."

    The requirements to be noted as "inactive" is as, stated in the act "a Skrifa that has not taken part in any discussion or vote in the Underhusen for the last 14 days (336 hours)."

    Our current speaker, Chanku, last post regarding a proposed bill was made on August 18, 2020, at 08:17:34 PM, 26 days ago, or 624 hours. They did not post any warning or statement of inactivity.

    3. In addition, the Procedural Rules of the Underhusen Act state "Any Underhusen representative may make a motion to empower the Speaker pro tempore in the event that the Speaker of the Assembly is absent without notice for longer than five days. Such a motion shall be brought to a vote by the Speaker pro tempore immediately upon being seconded by another representative."

    Thus, I make the motion that I, ogunbiyi6422, receive the powers of the Speaker of the Underhusen until the Speaker returns.

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    « Last Edit: September 13, 2020, 11:59:44 PM by ogunbiyi6422 »
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  • I second the motion.
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  • So, I'm not sure where we ended up on this, but I think it's a topic revisiting based on where we are now.

    The election was already mired in controversy over whether the UH should continue to exist. I ran for re-election, hoping to inspire some activity by spurring some discussion based off of our procedural rules and stuff, the things that we can control.

    When Chanku ran for speaker and was elected, I was excited at the prospect of an active UH. I thought that maybe an experienced legislature with a passion for the storting might be able to turn things around, and show what the UH can be like at its best version.

    Unfortunately, that has not been the case. After the initial week which saw quite a few proposals, discussions, and debate, we have mostly died down and settled into the inactive UH that we've seen the past few terms.

    I don't think this is all to pin on the speaker, since there are 4 members of the UH, and I think we've all failed a bit in that regard. I also understand that there are RL issues that may preclude from someone being so hands on, I completely understand that. However, to have the past 3 Commendation threads to be proposed by the Speaker Pro Tempore, and with the Speaker not voting on any of the threads up to date, is not a good look for the future success of the UH.

    At this time, I'd like to invite @Chanku to give a little update on where things will be going moving forward. Can we expect an increase in activity, or further delegating of responsibility? If you are unable to do so, then I would think it's appropriate for us to select a Skrifa that may be able to be more active and involved in matters to take over the speakership.
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  • If you are unable to do so, then I would think it's appropriate for us to select a Skrifa that may be able to be more active and involved in matters to take over the speakership.
    Just a reminder that there happens to be an election coming up for people to do just that. :P Nominations will open on Thursday, with elections starting a week later.
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  • Totally slipped my mind that it was coming up so soon...but I still think it's good to check in with people and making sure they're not overwhelmed, especially in this situation :)
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